19: All the Rishis (sages) and Maharishis (great sages) in the past used to worship and encourage others to worship Brahm. They regarded the Om mantra as the greatest. Were they ignorant? If worship of Brahm is not good, please provide proof from the Gita.
Answer: As mentioned earlier, the Supreme God (Param Akshar Brahm) Himself appears on earth in a physical form and imparts the true spiritual knowledge. Evidence of this can be found in the Ved mantras presented in this book, pages 109 to 123. The knowledge imparted by the Supreme God is known as Sukshm Ved (Tatvgyan). In this, God has explained:
Guru bin kaahu na paya gyana, jyon thotha bhus chhade moodh kisana
Guru bin bed padhae jo praani, samjhe na saar rahe agyaani.
The Rishis (sages) and Maharishis (great sages) who did not find a true Satguru were unable to understand the essence of the Vedas, even though they read them. For instance, in the Shri Devi Puran (Published by Gita Press Gorakhpur, Fourth Skand, Page 414), it is mentioned that the Brahmins (Maharishis) of Satyug were well-versed in the Vedas but still worshipped Shri Devi (Durga).
Consider this: the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is the essence of the four Vedas. You are likely familiar with the Gita and may even be reading it. Does it mention anywhere that one should worship Shri Devi? Similarly, the four Vedas never instruct worship of Durga (Shri Devi). So, what did these Maharishis truly understand from the Vedas? What kind of scholars were these Maharishis of Satyug? These same Maharishis propagated the arbitrary belief that the Om mantra is the greatest and that worship of Brahm is the highest. Dear readers, those who worship Brahm as their deity are in ignorance. Their worship of Brahm leads them to an unfavorable state, not true salvation.
Evidence in the Gita: In Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verses 12 to 15, it is stated that worshippers of the three gunas (Rajgun Brahma, Satgun Vishnu, and Tamgun Shiv), who possess demoniac qualities, are the lowest among men, evil-doers, and fools. Such individuals do not worship me. The Speaker of the Gita (Brahm) has said this.
In Gita Chapter 7, Verses 16 to 18, the Speaker (Brahm) mentions that four types of people worship him: Artharthi (those seeking material gain), Aart (those in distress), Jigyasu (those seeking knowledge), and Gyani (the wise). He further says that he prefers the Gyani, and the Gyani also prefers him. However, in Gita Chapter 7, Verse 18, the Speaker confesses that the salvation attained by worshipping him is Anuttam (inferior), indicating that the salvation achieved through his worship is not the highest.
In Gita Chapter 7, Verse 19, it is stated:
Bahunaam janmanaam ante gyaanvan mam prapadyate,
VasudevH sarvam iti saH mahatma sudurlabhH.
Translation: The Speaker of the knowledge of Gita, Brahm, says: "Rarely, after many births, a knowledgeable soul worships me. Otherwise, people waste their lives worshipping other gods, goddesses, ghosts, and pitras (manes)."
The Speaker has already described the salvation obtained through his worship as Anuttam (inferior/bad) in Gita Chapter 7, Verse 18. Therefore, in Verse 19, he clarifies:
"It is extremely rare to find a true Mahatma who recognizes that 'Vasudev' is everything—the Creator of all, the destroyer of sins, the Giver of complete salvation, and the only one worthy of worship. This 'Vasudev,' the Master of the lineage, is none other than Param Akshar Brahm. Only worship Him, and no one else."
The Speaker of the Gita acknowledges the supremacy of the Supreme God, offering clear guidance:
In Gita Chapter 18, Verse 62, he declares:
"O Arjun! Seek the refuge of that Supreme God completely. Only through His grace will you attain supreme peace and the eternal supreme abode (Satyalok)."
In Gita Chapter 18, Verse 46, the Speaker further explains:
"The Supreme God, from whom all beings originate and by whom the entire world is pervaded, can grant supreme siddhi (salvation) to a person who worships Him while performing their natural duties."
Moreover, in Gita Chapter 15, Verse 4, it is stated:
"After gaining true knowledge (Tatvgyan), one should seek the supreme state of the Supreme God. Once there, the worshipper never returns to this mortal world. Worship only that Supreme God, the Creator of all, from whom the world-like tree extends."
These declarations reveal that the sages and Maharishis of the past misunderstood the true essence of the Vedas. Failing to grasp this profound truth, they remained in ignorance.
20: - Why did the Speaker of the knowledge of Gita call his salvation Anuttam (inferior)?
Answer: The Speaker of the knowledge of Gita explains in Chapter 2 Verse 12, Chapter 4 Verse 5, and Chapter 10 Verse 2 that both he and Arjun, along with the kings and soldiers, have taken multiple births and will continue to do so in the future. He states, "Arjun! You and I have had several births. You don't know them, but I do. Even Rishis (Sages) Maharishis (great sages) and gods do not know my origin."
This declaration reveals that Brahm himself is subject to birth and death. Consequently, a worshipper of Brahm cannot achieve the salvation described in Gita Chapter 15 Verse 4, where birth and death cease forever. Without the cessation of birth and death, supreme peace remains unattainable. The Giver of the knowledge of Gita explicitly acknowledges this limitation.
In Gita Chapter 18 Verse 62, he advises Arjun to seek refuge in the Supreme God (Param Akshar Brahm) to attain supreme peace and the eternal supreme abode. Further, in Gita Chapter 8 Verses 5 and 7, the speaker states that worshippers of Brahm must also engage in battle. Since war and peace cannot coexist, supreme peace becomes impossible.
Therefore, the Speaker of the knowledge of Gita admits that the salvation he offers, achieved through the recitation of "Om" mantra, is Anuttam (inferior or bad).
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